Course Overview

Course summary

On our Spanish and English Literature BA, you'll develop the skills you need to become a competent linguist, ready to enter graduate employment. Our course places particular emphasis on employability and the contemporary cultural context of language learning, offering high-quality teaching in all language skills and a thorough knowledge of the way language is used in real-life situations.

The course will develop your Spanish reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in a culturally aware style, allowing you to thrive linguistically in diverse cultural situations. You'll study an integrated curriculum with a focus on applied language skills and cultural studies, supported by a rigorous development of your foreign language skills in all areas.

In English Literature you'll have the opportunity to examine literary and non-literary works of all periods, from Shakespeare to the present day, taking in a wide range of authors and themes, with a full and balanced coverage of dramatic, poetic and prose works. You'll consider the wider historical and political contexts in which cultural and literary works have been produced and received, and relate the works both to intellectual history and to work in other arts and media, such as architecture and the visual arts. You'll also have the opportunity to consider the theoretical tools of textual, cultural and literary analysis in detail.

You'll have the option to spend an academic year abroad at a partner institution and/or, depending on your language level, an approved form of employment in a country where Spanish is the official language. A year abroad will not only improve your language skills but also contribute to your employability, encourage intercultural awareness, and build confidence. You can also study an elective module from across the University in each year.

We accept students at two different entry points – beginner or intermediate. Please note that we may need to test you to determine your entry point.

Top reasons to study with us

Learn real-world language skills – our authentic teaching, which focuses on language in a cultural context, equips you for real-life situations in the Spanish-speaking world

Study literature in the heart of London – discover a historic literary city with centuries of literature to uncover and explore

Academic support – individually focused academic support through our tutorial modules ensures you'll get the most out of your course

Course structure

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, seminars and workshops, but most of your learning is independent, conducted beyond the classroom (individually and in groups) in the library, at home, and via online learning.

Assessment methods include essays, exams, individual and group presentations, and critical analysis.

The programme below is for a three-year course. If you study part-time you will study the same content, spread over four years. Please note, each Level corresponds to one Year in the full-time version of the course (Level 4 is equivalent to Year 1, Level 5 is equivalent to Year 2, and Level 6 is equivalent to Year 3).

The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course.

Culture(s) and Conflict(s): Representations of War Conflict and Revolution across World Cultures

Expressions of Spanish Culture

Language Power and Institutions: Decoding Dominant Narratives

Making Memory: Culture History and Representation

Monsters

Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs

The Nineteenth Century

The Novel

Transnational Issues and Local Cultures on Film

Travel Sickness: Narratives of Exploration and Disaster

Writing Revolutions

Credit Level 5

You'll have the option to spend a full academic year abroad at a partner institution and/or, depending on your language level, an approved form of employment in a country where Spanish is the official language.

Futureproof your career

International experience

Gain international experience while developing your language skills by taking part in an academic year studying or working in a Spanish-speaking country. Previous destinations include Spain, Cuba and Mexico.

Career development

As part of the degree, you'll have the option to spend an academic year abroad at a partner institution and/or, depending on your language level, in an approved form of employment in a Spanish-speaking country, enabling you to develop your language skills in a real-world setting. Previous destinations have included Spain (Madrid, Barcelona), Grenada, Cuba, Mexico and Argentina. You may have the opportunity to work as a paid language assistant in a foreign school or undertake a work (or volunteering) placement, both of which provide valuable opportunities to boost employability while improving language competence.

Job roles

The course prepares you for roles in a range of sectors including:

Advertising, marketing and PR

Business and finance

Interpretation and translation

Media and journalism

Public sector work

Publishing

Teaching

Graduate employers

Previous graduates have found roles in companies including:

Bell Pottinger

Chapel Down Winery

Explore Learning

Monsoon Accessorize

The Reach Free School

International Opportunities

Many of our courses offer international study and work experiences, and the University provides other global opportunities that all students can apply for - so whatever you're studying, you'll have the chance to go abroad.

Opportunities could include:

Taking part in semester or year-long exchanges at institutions around the world

Course Leader

Senior Lecturer

Liz is the Leader of Modern Languages combined courses and a Senior Lecturer in Hispanic Studies. She was educated at UCL (BA Modern Iberian and Latin American Regional Studies, MA Hispanic Studies, PhD Hispanic Studies). She has lived and worked in Costa Rica.

She teaches modules on world cinema, Hispanic cultural studies, and Spanish language. Her research looks at national identity and cultural production, specifically literature and film. She has published a book, Contested Identities in Costa Rica: Constructions of the Tico in Literature and Film (LUP, 2019), as well as several articles and book chapters on Latin American film and literature.

Studying languages and cultures helps you see your own place in the world more clearly.

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

We are ideally looking for evidence of successful language learning, formal or informal, in the applicant’s personal statement. We accept students at Beginners’ and Intermediate levels. Proficient students (native speaker level) will be directed towards our BA in Translation as a more appropriate course.

We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.

International Baccalaureate – 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points from the IB

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

We are ideally looking for evidence of successful language learning, formal or informal, in the applicant’s personal statement. We accept students at Beginners’ and Intermediate levels. Proficient students (native speaker level) will be directed towards our BA in Translation as a more appropriate course.

Additional costs

Teaching and assessment

Below you'll find examples of how marks have been calculated and study time distributed in the past. Changes to assessment weights and division of study time may be made in response to feedback and in accordance with our terms and conditions.

How you'll be taught

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, as well as group work. Teaching will be informed by our research, giving you the benefit of the knowledge of current theories and, where appropriate, their practical application.

Year

1

28%72%

2

28%72%

3

28%72%

4

27%73%

5

27%73%

Scheduled hoursIndependent study

How you'll be assessed

Assessment methods across our undergraduate courses may include essays, reports, presentations, case studies, videos, podcasts and posters, as well as time-constrained in-class tests and exams.

Year

1

24%46%30%

2

24%46%30%

3

23%44%33%

4

21%44%35%

5

21%44%35%

Written examsPracticalCoursework

Data from the academic year 2019-20

Studying at Regent Campus

Supporting you

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

Study support — workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills

Personal tutors — support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential

Student advice team — provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas